Contract Awards: 19/03/2025
Discover the latest social housing contract awards, featuring investments in housing repairs, maintenance, fire safety, and new-build projects.
Spearheading housing upgrades in Oxford, Oxford Direct Services Ltd (ODS) has been entrusted with two lots contract, valued at £5.4m over 24 months, to oversee the comprehensive Supply and Installation of Kitchens and Bathrooms across Oxford’s housing stock. Funded by Oxford City Council’s capital programme and targeting both void properties and occupied dwellings, these projects aim to modernize living conditions for residents. The awarded works include kitchen installations and full bathroom refurbishments, aligned with detailed specifications. Delivery partners for these contracts include Project Management Services Oxford, Property Care, Pilon, and Bell Group for distinct lots. Elevating Inverness’s residential landscape, The Highland Council has awarded a £4.15m, 18-month contract to Tulloch Homes for the construction of 23 new housing units at Parks View, Druid’s Temple. The project, incorporating 19 social housing units and 4 under the LIFT Scheme, includes comprehensive groundwork and infrastructure improvements. This investment underlines the Council’s focus on expanding affordable housing while addressing critical demand in the Highlands.
Ensuring operational efficiency in heating services, Housing 21 has appointed Nazeing Heating for a 12-month contract valued at £124k to Supply and Install Plant and Heating Boilers across its England-based estates. This award was secured through local competitive quotes, contributing to the association’s wider commitment to maintaining high-standard living environments for its residents. Strengthening fire safety compliance, Durham Aged Mineworkers’ Homes Association has chosen ABCA Systems for a 6-month, £142k fire door replacement project at Bulmer House in the North East. Delivered under a framework call-off managed by Prosper Procurement Ltd, the works will upgrade critical safety features at the site, reinforcing DAMHA’s ongoing drive for regulatory compliance and resident protection.
Championing fire safety improvements, Newcastle City Council has appointed Straightline (NE) for a 4-month, £99k contract focusing on the supply and installation of fire doors. This project underscores the Council’s proactive approach to mitigating fire risks within its housing portfolio, ensuring robust fire protection across its estate. Modernising lift systems, West Kent Housing Association has entrusted Aspect Lift with a 5-month, £80k contract for the refurbishment of an existing passenger lift at Brook Court, Kent. This essential upgrade aims to bring the lift system in line with contemporary standards, contributing to improved accessibility and reliability for residents.
Fostering tailored housing solutions, United Welsh Housing Association Ltd. has awarded P & P Building And Roofing Contractors a £1.5m, 10-month contract to convert two existing dwellings into specialist accommodation for care leavers in Newport. The project focuses on providing a safe and supportive environment for young adults transitioning out of care. Addressing structural integrity challenges, Almond Housing Association Ltd. has selected DBM Building Contractors for a 24-month, £1.47 million project in West Lothian. This work involves the removal of internal Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) roof panels, installation of new plasterboard ceilings, and associated remedial works to enhance building safety. The scope includes protecting existing fixtures, removing defective panels, and reinstating finishes to match existing conditions.
Supporting the maintenance network, West Dunbartonshire Council has contracted MKM Building Supplies for a 24-month, £995k framework call-off to Supply General Timber and Building Materials. This deal, awarded via the Scotland Excel Construction Materials Framework, will bolster the Council’s capacity to maintain and enhance properties across its estate, securing vital resources for day-to-day housing repairs and projects.